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The Meteorological Satellite: Overview of 25 Years of Operation
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MeteorologyGeostationary OrbitWeather SatellitesEngineeringFirst Weather SatelliteSatellite MeasurementAtmospheric ScienceGeographyApril 1960Weather ForecastingRemote SensingSatellite MeteorologyMeteorological SatelliteMeteorological MeasurementSpace WeatherEarth Science
The first weather satellite was launched on 1 April 1960. In the 25 years since, weather satellites have contributed to improved weather analyses and forecasts worldwide. As a maturing component of a global observing system, the meteorological satellite promises even greater financial benefits and a higher quality of life to mankind.
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